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    Hurricane Polo heads toward Mexico with flooding fears●Hurricane Polo bears down on Mexico; 'life-threatening' flooding feared✉newsWorld7 h ago

    Hurricane Polo is approaching Mexico's Pacific coast, with forecasters warning of life-threatening flooding as the storm nears land. Authorities are bracing for heavy rain and possible flash floods in affected states. Emergency services are urging residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions as the hurricane draws closer.

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    Scientists describe a 'super El Niño' now bursting through global temperature records, with the climate phenomenon expected to keep intensifying in the months before it reaches its peak. The Guardian reports the strength of the event has stunned researchers, raising fresh concern about extreme weather, heatwaves and warming impacts worldwide as forecasters monitor its trajectory.

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    Two powerful hurricanes churn simultaneously in the Pacific▼2 powerful hurricanes churning in Pacific Ocean✉newsEnvironmentOceans19 min ago

    Two powerful hurricanes are churning at the same time in the Pacific Ocean, according to KGW reporting. Forecasters are tracking the storms' paths and strength as twin systems raise concerns about potential impacts on shipping, coastal areas and island communities. The rare simultaneous presence of two strong hurricanes in the basin is drawing attention as the storm season intensifies.

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    Nor'easter to slam East Coast, 60 million facing severe weather●More than 60 million on East Coast facing severe weather as Nor'easter to hit over weekend▶youtubeEnvironmentWeather1.4M3 h ago

    A powerful Nor'easter is forecast to hit the US East Coast over the weekend, putting more than 60 million residents in the path of severe weather. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding, with CBS News reporting on the storm's expected impact across the region as residents brace for disruptions.

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    Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens US Southwest with flooding●Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens Southwest U.S. with rain, flooding. See its path.✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    Hurricane Polo is closing in on Mexico's Pacific coast, with forecasts showing it could bring heavy rain and flooding to the southwestern United States. Meteorologists are tracking the storm's projected path and warning residents in affected areas to prepare for flash flooding. Updates on the hurricane's track and intensity are being issued as conditions develop.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic amid looming Super El Niño▼Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic, latest in limited spurt of activity amid impending Super El Niño✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the latest storm in a brief burst of activity during an otherwise quiet season. The development comes as forecasters watch the approach of a Super El Niño, a warming of Pacific waters that typically suppresses Atlantic hurricane formation. Attention is on how the storm may evolve and what the stronger El Niño pattern means for the rest of the hurricane season.

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    Scientists Warn Very Strong El Nino May Hit in 2026-2027▼NEDTalk—The Very Strong El Nino of 2026–2027: How a Warm Tropical Pacific Ocean May Reshape Weather Worldwide✉newsEnvironmentOceans22 h ago

    The US National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service is highlighting the outlook for a very strong El Nino in 2026-2027. The agency says an unusually warm tropical Pacific Ocean could reshape weather patterns worldwide, with potential effects on rainfall, droughts, storms and temperatures across multiple continents in the coming years.

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    Hurricane Makes Unexpected Turn●This Hurricane Just Took A HUGE Turn...▶youtubeEnvironmentWeather825.8K7 h ago

    A hurricane has shifted course, taking an unexpected turn that forecasters and weather watchers are closely tracking. The change in path could affect which coastlines end up in the storm's way, and severe-weather coverage of the development has drawn large online attention as people look for updated forecasts and possible impact zones.

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    DeepMind Hurricane Model Gives an Extra Day of Warning▼Google DeepMind's Hurricane Forecast Model Provides a Whole Extra Day of Warning https://gizmodo.com/google-deepminds-huMmastodonTechnology411 h ago

    Google DeepMind has developed an AI weather forecasting model that can predict hurricane tracks roughly a full day earlier than conventional methods, according to a Gizmodo report. The extra lead time could give coastal communities more opportunity to prepare and evacuate before a storm makes landfall. The development adds to growing interest in AI-based forecasting tools as complements to traditional meteorological models.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna Forms in the Atlantic▼Tracking the tropics: Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic✉newsEnvironmentWeather20 min ago

    Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the season's latest named storm. Forecasters are tracking its path and watching for strengthening, with residents in potential coastal areas urged to monitor official updates. The system's formation marks another step in an active stretch of Atlantic tropical weather.

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    Hurricane Polo churns in Pacific, threatening Southwest and Mexico with floods▼Hurricane Polo churns in the Pacific, fueling flood threat for millions in the Southwest and Mexico✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 d ago

    Hurricane Polo is spinning in the Pacific Ocean, with forecasters warning it could bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of Mexico and the southwestern United States, putting millions of people in the storm's potential path. Officials are monitoring the system as it moves, urging residents in vulnerable areas to prepare for possible flash flooding and dangerous conditions in the days ahead.

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    Eighth named storm forms in 2026 Atlantic hurricane season▼Eighth named storm of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forms✉newsEnvironmentWeather20 min ago

    The eighth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, marking another milestone in an active year for tropical weather. Forecasters are tracking the system's path and potential impacts on land, while residents along the US East and Gulf coasts monitor updates as the season progresses toward its peak months.

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    Live coverage tracks climate threat to Mumbai▼India Climate Change LIVE: Mumbai में तबाही शुरू ? Breaking News | Weather | India News▶youtubeEnvironmentClimate221.2K23 min ago

    Indian news channels are running live coverage asking whether climate change is beginning to devastate Mumbai, combining breaking weather reports with broader questions about the city's vulnerability. The coverage has drawn heavy engagement, with viewers reacting in large numbers as concerns grow over flooding, rising seas and extreme weather affecting India's financial capital.

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    Maps Track Tropical Storm Hanna's Path●Maps: Tracking Tropical Storm Hanna✉newsEnvironmentWeather20 min ago

    News outlets are publishing live maps tracking Tropical Storm Hanna as it moves, showing its projected path, wind speeds and areas under threat. The trackers are being updated as forecasts change, and people are following them to see where the storm could make landfall and what preparations are needed in affected coastal regions.

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    California braces for flooding and landslides as super El Niño looms●“ After years of erosion, California is bracing for flooding and landslides ahead of this year’s expected super El Niño,MmastodonEnvironmentClimate51 d ago

    California is preparing for flooding and landslides as forecasters expect a super El Niño this year, a warming of equatorial Pacific waters that disrupts weather patterns worldwide. After years of coastal erosion, communities such as Pacifica, south of San Francisco, are already showing strain, and officials worry heavy winter storms could worsen damage to weakened cliffs and hillsides.

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    Severe Storm Compared To Once-In-85-Years Weather●We Haven't Seen A Storm Like This In 85 YEARS...▶youtubeEnvironmentWeather665K20 min ago

    Storm watchers are warning that a weather system unlike anything seen in 85 years is taking shape, drawing huge public attention. The warning comes amid severe weather coverage urging people to track forecasts closely. Little verified detail is available about the storm's location, timing or scale beyond the claim itself.

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    Nor'easter floods Northeast, cuts power to over 130,000▼Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast✉newsEnvironmentWeather23 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter is battering the Northeast United States, causing coastal flooding and leaving more than 130,000 customers without power. Forecasters warn that high tides threaten further inundation along the coast as the storm continues, and utility crews are working to restore outages amid strong winds and heavy precipitation across the region.

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    Lindt cuts sales forecast as heatwaves curb chocolate demand●Lindt cuts sales forecast as heatwaves dampen demand for chocolate✉newsEnvironmentWeather20 min ago

    Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli has lowered its sales outlook, citing heatwaves across Europe that have dampened consumer appetite for chocolate. The announcement highlights how extreme summer temperatures are affecting seasonal food sales, with hot weather discouraging purchases of chocolate products. The company's revised guidance has drawn attention to the broader impact of unusual heat on consumer goods businesses this summer.

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    Three days of wild weather: Nor'easter, hurricanes and 'zombie storm'▼3 days of weather chaos: Nor’easter, hurricanes and a ‘zombie storm’✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    Forecasters are tracking a burst of severe weather spanning roughly three days, including a Nor'easter hitting the US Northeast, active hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Hurricane Paulette, dubbed a 'zombie storm' because it regenerated into a tropical storm long after weakening. AccuWeather highlighted the unusual combination, and coverage is focusing on coastal impacts, heavy rain, wind and dangerous surf conditions for affected regions.

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    Powerful Nor'easter to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding to East Coast▼Powerful Nor’easter Set To Cause Heavy Rainfall, Flooding And Beach Erosion Along The East Coast▶youtubeEnvironmentWeather1.0M11 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter is bearing down on the US East Coast, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, coastal flooding and significant beach erosion. FOX Weather is tracking the storm as it approaches, and residents along the shoreline are preparing for deteriorating conditions. Officials are urging people in low-lying coastal areas to stay alert to warnings as the system moves in.

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    Two hurricanes churn simultaneously in the Pacific Ocean▼Two hurricanes churning in the Pacific Ocean✉newsEnvironmentOceans15 h ago

    Two hurricanes are swirling at the same time in the Pacific Ocean, drawing attention from weather watchers and coastal communities monitoring their paths. Forecasters are tracking both storms for potential impacts on shipping, landfalls, or shifting conditions, with residents in affected regions urged to follow official advisories as the systems evolve.

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    Huge 'hybrid storm' forecast to form over the US▼Huge 'hybrid storm' will form over the US✉newsEnvironmentWeather4 h ago

    A large 'hybrid storm' is forecast to form over the United States, combining features of different storm types as it develops. USA Today reports the system could bring widespread weather impacts across parts of the country. Forecasters and readers are watching how the unusual hybrid system will evolve and which regions will be hit hardest.

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    Rain in Japan could set up India-Pakistan Asian Games cricket final●India-Pakistan Asian Games final? Japan's rain could set it up, but not without an awkward twist | Cricket✉newsSportCricket1 h ago

    Weather interruptions during the Asian Games cricket tournament in Japan could shape the path to an India-Pakistan final, but the relevant regulations carry an awkward twist in how the matchup would be decided. Fans of the arch-rivals are closely tracking forecasts and group standings, as a final between the two sides would be one of the biggest draws of the Games.

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    India and Afghanistan are set to meet in the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarterfinal, with the match scheduled in Nisshin, Japan. Attention is turning to the weather forecast, with reports covering the chances of rain and average temperatures for the fixture, as both teams look to advance in the tournament.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic●Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic, NHC says✉newsEnvironmentWeather14 h ago

    The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic, marking a new named storm for the season. Details on its projected path and intensity were not immediately available, but forecasters are monitoring the system. Early-season storm formations typically draw attention as coastal communities watch for potential impacts.

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    Hurricane Nolo strengthens, forecast to reach Category 3 by Sunday▼Hurricane Nolo strengthens. Expected to become Cat 3 Sunday✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 d ago

    Hurricane Nolo has intensified in strength, with forecasters from The Weather Channel projecting it will reach Category 3 status by Sunday. The storm's strengthening track is drawing attention as residents in potentially affected areas monitor updates and prepare for possible impacts over the coming days.

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    UK to join EU ocean science scheme to improve extreme weather forecasts●"UK to join EU ocean science scheme to better predict extreme weather events" # UK # UnitedKingdom # EU # EuropeanUnionMmastodonWorldEU Politics421 h ago

    The UK is set to join an EU-backed global ocean monitoring scheme, OceanEye, aimed at improving the prediction of extreme weather events. According to the Guardian, Britain's participation will give forecasters better access to ocean observation data, strengthening early warnings for storms and flooding. The move marks another instance of post-Brexit cooperation with Europe on science and the environment.

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    Hurricane Polo to Hit the US Hard Without Making Landfall●Hurricane Polo Will Hit the US Hard Without Making Landfall https://gizmodo.com/hurricane-polo-will-hit-the-us-hard-withMmastodonEnvironmentWeather214 h ago

    Hurricane Polo is forecast to strike the US coast hard despite never making landfall, according to Gizmodo. The storm is expected to bring dangerous surf, coastal flooding and strong winds to American shorelines while remaining offshore. Details on which states will be most affected and the storm's exact track were not provided in the report.

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    El Niño forecast to last six more months▼‘100% to 99% chance’ El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for you?✉newsWorld1 d ago

    Forecasters put the odds of El Niño persisting for the next six months at nearly certain, with the probability edging from 100% down to 99%. The climate pattern, marked by warmer Pacific waters, typically brings altered weather worldwide, including droughts in some regions and heavy rainfall in others. Coverage is focused on what the extended outlook could mean for temperatures, storms and agriculture in the months ahead.

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    Typhoon No. 26 is forecast to approach Japan's Okinawa region by the 28th with 'very strong' intensity, according to Japan Weather Association forecaster Toru Fujikawa. Authorities are urging residents to prepare for high waves and other dangerous conditions as the storm nears.

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    Polar vortex returns: what it means for winter▼The polar vortex is returning. What's its role for winter?✉newsWorld14 h ago

    Meteorologists are watching the polar vortex as it returns, raising questions about its influence on the coming winter season. The vortex, a large mass of cold, spinning air over the Arctic, can weaken or shift and push frigid air into mid-latitudes. Its strength and stability in the months ahead are seen as key factors shaping winter weather forecasts across North America, Europe and Asia.

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    Tropical Storm Rachel forms off Mexico coast with dangerous surf▼Tropical storm Rachel forms off Mexico coast, triggering life-threatening surf✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 d ago

    Tropical Storm Rachel has formed off Mexico's Pacific coast, with forecasters warning of life-threatening surf along nearby shorelines. Authorities and weather services are urging beachgoers and boaters to stay out of the water as rough seas and rip currents pose a danger. The storm is being monitored for further development and potential coastal impacts.

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    UN calls for protection of radio frequencies used in Earth observation▼Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN✉newsWorldUnited Nations21 h ago

    The United Nations is urging that radio frequencies essential to Earth observation be protected. These frequency bands allow satellites to monitor weather, climate and environmental change, and interference could disrupt critical scientific and forecasting services. The appeal, reported by Arab News, highlights growing pressure on spectrum from commercial and communications uses, prompting renewed calls for international coordination to safeguard observation systems.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna Forms as Fay Weakens▼FIRST ALERT: Tropical Storm Hanna forms as Fay weakens✉newsEnvironmentWeather16 h ago

    Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic while Tropical Storm Fay is losing strength, according to a First Alert weather update from WIS News 10. Hanna's formation marks another named system in an active storm season, and forecasters are tracking both systems for potential impacts to coastal areas as conditions evolve.

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    Heavy water isotopes improve weather prediction accuracy▼Heavy water isotopes make weather predictions more accurate✉newsSciencePhysics3 h ago

    Researchers report that tracking heavy water isotopes can make weather forecasts more accurate. Isotope ratios in atmospheric water vapour carry information about where moisture originates and how it evaporates and condenses, so including them in forecast models could sharpen predictions of rainfall and storms. The finding comes from the physics publication Physics World and is drawing attention as a potential advance in meteorological modelling.

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    Tropical Storm Rachel Fuels Active Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season▼Tropical Storm Rachel Ignites Hyperactive Pacific Hurricane Rampage (Video)✉newsEnvironmentWeather20 min ago

    Tropical Storm Rachel has formed in the eastern Pacific and is being linked to a burst of intensified storm activity across the basin, with forecasters describing conditions as hyperactive. Surf and coastal communities are tracking the system closely for swell and safety implications as the hurricane season ramps up.

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    Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the tropics▼Tacking the tropics: Tropical Storm Hanna forms✉newsEnvironmentWeather16 h ago

    Tropical Storm Hanna has formed, according to tracking coverage of the Atlantic tropics. The storm's development puts forecasters and residents on alert as they monitor its projected path and potential coastal impacts. Coverage focuses on tracking Hanna's movement and what conditions may follow as the tropical season progresses.

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    Eastern Pacific Stays Active as New Atlantic Area Emerges▼Tropical Update: Eastern Pacific Stays Active; Another area to watch in the Atlantic✉newsEnvironmentOceans15 h ago

    Forecasters are tracking continued tropical activity in the Eastern Pacific while monitoring a new area of interest in the Atlantic. Both basins are being watched for potential development, with meteorologists urging coastal residents to stay informed as the systems evolve. Details on the storm's expected strength and track remain limited.

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    NOAA flood mapping tool now covers nearly all of the US●NOAA: NOAA’s flood mapping tool now covers nearly 100% of U.S . “NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that FlMmastodonEnvironmentWeather119 h ago

    NOAA's National Weather Service announced that its Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) tool, which predicts river flooding, is now available on an experimental basis to nearly 100% of the United States. The expansion means communities across the country can access forecasts showing where floodwaters will spread, aiding emergency planning and response.

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    Nor'easter batters East Coast as hurricanes menace Hawaii●From a nor’easter on the East Coast to more hurricanes headed toward Hawaii, severe weather is making an impact on the U𝕏xUSEnvironmentWeather41 d ago

    A nor'easter is pounding the US East Coast this weekend while multiple hurricanes track toward Hawaii, making severe weather a nationwide concern. Coastal flooding, heavy rain and dangerous surf are expected along the Atlantic seaboard, and Hawaii residents are being urged to monitor storm forecasts as the systems approach. People are discussing the unusual simultaneous threats hitting opposite ends of the country.